Shortcut 5-Minute Caramel Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
74 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Shortcut 5-Minute Caramel Sauce
Description
This caramel sauce recipe uses basic ingredients melted and simmered together, starting with butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. After the ingredients combine and the mixture comes to a low simmer, it is cooked for 5 minutes with occasional stirring to develop thickness without burning. Once removed from heat, vanilla extract is stirred in for flavor.
The sauce has a creamy texture and balanced sweetness with a hint of salt that enhances the caramel flavor. It can be drizzled over ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or fresh fruit. The recipe yields about one cup, with a typical serving size of one tablespoon.
For a salted version, increase the salt to 1/2 teaspoon. The sauce stores covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and can be halved, adjusting simmer time to about 4 minutes for proper thickness.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted, 2 oz
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 100g
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small pot, over medium-high heat, combine cream, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Cook, whisking occasionally, until butter is melted and ingredients mixed.
- Bring to a low simmer, turn heat down to medium and continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Notes
- For salted caramel, double the salt to 1/2 teaspoon for a more pronounced salty contrast.
- The recipe makes about 1 cup of sauce; a serving size is approximately 1 tablespoon.
- Store the caramel sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- To make a half batch, reduce simmer time to 4 minutes to prevent excessive thickening.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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